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Wild weather: Roads closed with over 100mm of rain, 130km/h wind gusts
Several places across the top of the North Island have recorded over 100mm of rain.
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Lanes closed on Harbour Bridge as ex-cyclone bears down; thousands without power
Wind gusts reaching 142km/h have already been recorded in Cape Rēinga.
Northland first in line for wild wind and heavy rain as Lola arrives
Eastern and northern coastlines are set to be pummelled by monster 6m waves.
$1 reserve beach home ends up selling for $375,000
Lucky bidder No.4 scoops the prize in keenly fought auction.
Severe weather warnings and watches for North Island as remnants of Lola sweep in
In addition to winds and rain, large waves are also expected to affect eastern coasts.
'I couldn't be prouder': Hauraki Council establishes Māori wards for 2025 election
The council voted against the wards in 2018, but councillors now 'committed to the mahi'.
North Island storm: Fresh flood threat, 130km/h gales for Akl north, 6m-high seas
The worst of the weather is set to strike Auckland on Sunday with gales and thunderstorms.
Watch: Coromandel’s SH25a bridge taking shape
In total the steel girders will support 1560 tonnes of concrete and asphalt
Rare sighting of Hector's dolphins in Firth of Thames
It’s just the third time in 60 years the species has been spotted in the Firth of Thames.
Beach town cottage for sale for first time in more than a century
Property is one of Whitianga's oldest.
How Te Pāti Māori caused two of the biggest election upsets
Be prepared for more of a shake-up in Parliament, new MPs say.
What Waikato MPs say they'll focus on first
Waikato region MPs share their goals for the coming term.
Sun's out, buns out: It's Nude Gardening Day
This Labour weekend Kiwis will be getting their kit off and getting outside.
Coromandel campsites reopen but reduced numbers in some popular areas
Campsites at Fletcher Bay, Port Jackson, Stony Bay, Fantail Bay and Waikawau Bay are open.
Coromandel Peninsula gets Government boost for flood protection
More funds have been secured for Coromandel flood protection.
Debris from wrecked luxury launch litters pristine Coromandel beach
The 15m luxury vessel was taken apart after it sank near Mercury Bay.
Arrests after alleged ram raid and police pursuit
A vehicle was used to gain entry to a store on Wilson Rd.
Mahuta optimistic about life outside of Parliament
“Hana is in and I’m out and I’m going to move on".
Which electorate gave Liz Gunn's NZ Loyal party the most votes?
The electorate where it got the largest preliminary support got just under 1200 votes.
John Tamihere: 'We did very well and I think there is a possibility of a fifth seat'
John Tamihere says don't count out another electorate seat swinging to Te Pāti Māori.
National's Scott Simpson retains Coromandel seat in landslide
National MP Scott Simpson remains the MP for Coromandel.
Waikato election 2023 results: National, Te Pāti Māori sweep through
Reaction from around the region.
‘It’s crazy’: Off-grid Kiwi home a magnet for foreign buyers
Overseas enquiries for luxury eco homes on the rise.
Coromandel tourism 'NZ's worst performer'
Hauraki-Coromandel visitor revenue, including cash and online spending, is down $90m.
Super Rugby Pacific: Chiefs secure Stevenson until 2025
Shaun Stevenson has put pen to paper on a new contract and will continue playing in NZ.
Iwi lifts rāhui at Cathedral Cove, walking tracks remain closed
Visitors are urged to see the tourist destination from the sea.
Car ends up on railway lines after gorge crash
Tourists, who had been in the country for less than two days, had a lucky escape
Sunken Mercury Bay vessel leaks 1300 litres of diesel into ocean
A vessel than sank in Mercury bay has likely leaked all of its diesel into the water.
Midwives anxious over closure of Waihī birthing centre
Pregnant women are already concerned at the extra travel and are changing birth plans.
Adopted 'sweet little dog' seriously injured
A "beautiful sweet little dog” was injured, returned to vet days after adoption.
Fishermen fined $10,500 after catching 348 fish in Hauraki Gulf
A group of five people caught 348 fish in one day.
Flood repairs well under way for key Coromandel route
Critical repair work is taking shape on Coromandel's SH25a
New life for facility after birthing centre closes
Waihī Lifecare Birthing Centre has shut after 80 years.